/macdonald/taxonomy/term/2/all en /macdonald/channels/event/2024-john-abbott-macdonald-remembrance-day-ceremony-357478 <p>“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who serve to protect our freedom but it also allows us to connect the students of today to our shared history.</p> Wed, 29 May 2024 15:02:37 +0000 admin 6060 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/temporary-closure-frank-dawson-adams-campus-facing-entrance-affecting-access-schulich-library-360363 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>Due to impact from the façade restoration underway on the Frank Dawson Adams Building (FDA), the campus facing entrance to the building will be closed on <strong>October 15 and October 16, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM </strong>both days, affecting access to the <a href="/library/branches/schulich">Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering</a>.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:35:16 +0000 admin 27002 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-awarded-dean-guylaine-beaudry-and-anne-marie-fournier-supervisor-362152 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Libraries are delighted to announce that two colleagues, Dean Guylaine Beaudry and staff member Anne-Marie Fournier, were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in December 2024. The honour highlights the exceptional contributions of Canadians, many of whom work behind the scenes, making a significant impact on their community, their province, and sometimes even at the national and international levels.</p> <hr /> <p><b>Anne-Marie Fournier</b></p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:24:04 +0000 admin 26991 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/call-proposals-open-research-symposium-future-open-building-open-research-community-mcgill-363062 <p><em>The call for proposals has been extended to Monday, March 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT.</em></p> <hr /> <p><b>Call for Proposals:</b></p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:21:19 +0000 admin 26986 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/open-until-feb-17-satisfaction-survey-regarding-use-sofia-362781 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:46:19 +0000 admin 26989 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/update-canadian-union-postal-workers-strike-ends-requests-deliveries-resume-gradually-361560 <p>December 17, 2024 update: </p> <p>The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike has ended. The delivery of documents requested from other libraries will gradually resume. Additional delays are to be expected. Thank you for your understanding.</p> <p>La grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes (STTP) est finie. La livraison de documents demandés dans d’autres bibliothèques reprendra graduellement. Des délais supplémentaires sont à prévoir. Merci de votre compréhension.</p> <hr /> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:47:11 +0000 admin 26996 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-libraries-closed-december-25-january-2-inclusive-362156 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>Please take note of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Libraries' holiday closures and hours:</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:56:34 +0000 admin 26990 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/new-ereader-now-available-taylor-francis-e-books-363020 <p><em>Version française suit</em></p> <p>Taylor & Francis has released a <a href="https://help.taylorfrancis.com/students_researchers/s/article/New-eReader-FAQ" rel="nofollow">new e-reader for their e-books</a> that offer several improvements on its previous version. Enhancements include:</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:47:02 +0000 admin 26988 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/exam-period-access-nahum-gelber-law-library-fall-2024-361210 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>As of Monday, December 1, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students are able to access the <a href="/library/branches/law">Nahum Gelber Law Library </a>24 hours a day, seven days a week. <b>As agreed between the Students' Society of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the December 2 to 20 examination period.</b></p> <p>Details are as follows:</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:58:39 +0000 admin 26999 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/unlocking-ai-education-genai-quickstart-micromodules-faculty-now-available-361872 <p>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Libraries, in collaboration with Concordia Library and eConcordia are pleased to announce the launch of <a href="https://www.library.mcgill.ca/genai/index.html"><i>GenAI Quickstart: Foundations for Faculty</i></a>. This series of nine short micromodules (approximately 10 minutes each) introduces the basics of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), exploring its potential uses in teaching, learning, research, and everyday tasks. Additional modules address responsible use, privacy, and security considerations.</p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:19:30 +0000 admin 26995 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/overdrive-retire-legacy-app-fire-tablets-january-2025-361877 <p>As part of <a href="/library/channels/news/libby-will-replace-overdrive-classic-app-may-1-2023-347306">their transition to the Libby app</a>, OverDrive are retiring their legacy OverDrive app for Fire tablets on January 31, 2025.</p> <p>After this date, the legacy OverDrive app sunset will be complete on all platforms. Users with Fire tablets running Android 9 or higher can install the Libby app instead.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> <p>(Image credit: Trusted Reviews)</p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:19:33 +0000 admin 26994 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/dec-18-water-shutdown-mclennan-library-building-730-1030-am-362143 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>To execute repairs, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a water shutdown on Wednesday, December 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., which will affect the McLennan Library Building only, including all its water fountains and washrooms.</p> <p>Please use the water fountains, sinks, and washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building during this period.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:24:57 +0000 admin 26992 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/publish-all-royal-society-chemistry-rsc-journals-fee-free-new-crkn-agreement-363044 <p><em>Version française suit</em></p> <p>As of January 1, 2025, corresponding authors affiliated with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will be able to publish an unlimited number of their articles as open access in all Royal Society of Chemistry hybrid and gold journals for the duration of the agreement (2025-2027) without paying any article processing charges (APC).</p> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:27:04 +0000 admin 26987 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-university-libraries-2023-2024-annual-report-now-available-363572 <p>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.</p> <p>Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Collections Centre.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:31 +0000 admin 26985 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgills-ontario-historical-county-atlases-collection-coming-canadiana-through-call-canadiana-361311 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:16:54 +0000 admin 26998 at /macdonald